James Franco Seeing in Techno Color

James Franco, L.A.’s Chateau Marmont and spring’s Techno Color sunglasses. Italian fashion house Gucci turns the spotlight on its new Techno Color Sunglasses Collection with a film directed by and starring James Franco, the ambassador of the luxury Italian label since 2009. Last year, France produced “The Director,” a documentary about Gucci creative director Frida … Read more

Bulgari to finance the renovation of Rome’s famous Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in Europe

To mark Bulgari’s 130th anniversary, the luxury jeweller announced it will come to rescue of Rome’s Spanish Steps/ Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti, a “special gift from Bulgari to its city”. Bulgari is following an appeal from Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi who called for private investors to help restore crumbling monuments of Italy. According … Read more

Famed Pasticceria Marchesi, one of Milan’s most famous pastry shops, bought by Prada

Famed Milanese pastry business bought by Prada.   Investing in upmarket gourmet snacks is the trend these days. Cavalli Caffès around the world and Gucci cafés in Florence, Milan, and Tokyo, will have a rival. Special branded Prada Café will open its doors this season. As part of the Prada’s wider expansion policy in Milan, … Read more

Slimane proves messiah for Saint Laurent devotees by reworking rock icons

Hedi Slimane’s latest collection for Saint Laurent goes back to the sixties with a mod theme and go-go boots on display

Christopher Kane’s first leather goods collection

2014 season saw the debut of Christopher Kane’s first, fully realized, leather goods collection. The neon, Kane’s double “safety buckle” fastening and his trademark piece, is present in all eight styles made in Italy using calfskin, alligator, and python. “It is all about the starting point, our heritage,” explained the Scottish fashion designer based in … Read more

The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part IV.

La crème de la crème in watches and gems @ 2014 Baselworld show: March 27 – April 3, 2014.     Everything that exists under the sun in terms of timepieces, mechanisms, gems and jewelry can be found at Baselworld, the world’s most important event for the watch and jewellery industry. From 27th of March, the … Read more